Heels, Handbags and Hustle with Rachel

Welcome to Season 3!  Ever wonder what your purpose is? I'm so excited to bring Donna Erven, a Transformational Life Coach, into this episode to share her wisdom on mindset. I love how openly she shares her experience in the corporate world and her need to pursue what she is truly passionate about. Sometimes we, especially as women, just need to hear an honest conversation about how we all struggle and seek to find our paths in life.  Grab your favorite drink, relax and enjoy the show!

In this episode I share a little about my travels to Mexico, an earthquake, and food poisoning...all that got me thinking about my life and how I fall short at being "present" in this beautiful life God has given me.  If you've ever experienced "Mom Guilt" and like me, are going through the motions of motherhood, feeling like you are on an exhausting, dizzying carousel of meeting little people’s big needs... You are not alone. Let's do this together Friends! Let us not worry about the imperfections and instead just focus on being PRESENT. For today....is a gift. 

In this episode, I wanted to talk about the Power of the Pack- which is essentially, women creating a strong foundation of connections. There is power in relationships that extends beyond a generic introduction. When you create connections based on shared interests and goals, you’ll be more successful at your job, because people want to work with people they know and like.  My guest, Blanca Greenstein, is a very dear friend of mine! Blanca is the Founder of Laws of Life, LLC, a company dedicated to empowering and energizing individuals through media and entertainment solutions.  She is also the President of the Laws of Life Webcast Network and Digital Marketing Agency. Blanca was a lawyer for 25 years and served as a trial lawyer (voted Lawyer of the Year at the Public Defender's Office), and also believes in the power of networking. She hosts a weekly networking event attended by business owners nationwide.  Blanca is a superior public speaker that fires up her audience and motivates her listeners to be the best person they can possibly be.  You can follow her on Instagram @blancalawsoflife. 

In this episode, I'm talking all about the HUSTLE. We see a lot of hype about hustle being the solution to all your problems, right? Like if the hustle isn’t bringing you results, you must not be hustling enough? Well Dear Friends…I have a different perspective on that.  Because I’ve seen people hustle so hard that they have no life…and not a whole lot to show for it. I mean, they’re running to and fro, booked out schedule, traveling all over the earth but…at the end of the day, they’re barely making ends meet. See what I mean? Find out how to hustle the right way....and when it gets hard, how you can evaluate and measure your results against the hustle.

Ever feel like you're down in the slumps? Whether you're struggling personally or professionally, just know that you're not alone! In this episode, my guest Marissa speaks about her tips on maintaining a positive outlook when you feel like you're in a rut, and candidly shares why it's so important to recognize "burn out" before it gets the best of you. She is an amazing Entrepreneur who's got it going on! She is passionate about helping others in her community rise with her, and this is such an authentic conversation you won't want to miss! Learn more about Marissa by clicking here:

If you were like me, I had no idea what that even meant for the longest time...however, I felt I should instantly raise my hand at that one! I mean, YES...my body definitely felt burdened! I was tired all the time and weighed down by so much that my health had for sure been put on the back burner for far too long.  In this episode, I share with you a deeper understanding of what causes body burden and how it effects not just ourselves...but those we love as well. My heart is heavy for all the men and women who suffer from this and feel trapped or hopeless, not knowing how to ease that burden.  Tune in for my thoughts, tips, lifestyle and suggestions on how you can start making positive changes today! 

When it comes to growth mindset....how often do you contemplate what that means in your life? We all know that mindset is everything...yet it's one of the most common struggles for business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals, etc. Stacey Adams, former TV News Anchor and now Award-winning Financial Advisor, shares her perspective on keeping a healthy mind-growth mentality.  You will love her dynamic personality, sense of humor and words of wisdom! You don't want to miss this one! Grab a cup of whatever you enjoy drinking,  and prepare to be blessed! Learn more about Stacey here:

In this episode, I candidly share the day I found out our son had Down Syndrome, how my world felt so un-perfect and unfair. Fast-forward to today, and life still is far from perfect, but God has shown me abundant grace through each day. After suffering a recent miscarriage, I felt once again the sting of that "unfair, not-so-perfect" and took a pause from my Podcast. Coming back on, I wanted to be open about what I was feeling with the hope that whatever you may be going through....you will know that we serve a Perfect God who DOES have a plan! 

Do you ever struggle just a little with keeping the proper motivation, especially during the times when everything just seems like a LOT? Friend, you're not alone! Inn this episode, my guest and dear friend Alisa Troccia is going to share her principles on motivation.  She is a published model, Entrepreneur and radio show host in New York who will delight you with her authenticity and words of wisdom. If you feel like you're on the struggle bus and want to take the wheel, then you don't want to miss this episode! Learn more about Alisa by clicking here: Don't forget to share this with someone you know who could benefit from this message! Your support means the world!

Do you wake up every morning anticipating problems? If you constantly look for problems, believe me...you'll not only find them, but they will keep getting bigger! Learn how you can instead,  cultivate an attitude of gratitude... and not just during Thanksgiving, but in every season!